I follow the blog, and didn't want to keep printing out directions. Everything is laid out cleanly and the instructions are easy to follow. At first you think, when will I have time for this? It's too much. Some of them are a bit more work, but some are VERY easy, you just have to look for them. I think if you don't start with the fast easy ones, it's easy to become overwhelmed. I pick one thing that will last for the week, prep Sunday night and we use it for a week. On her blog she also has a list of the basic stuff you need, next trip to the dollar store or bulk barn, stock up and you are good to go. I highly recommend starting with the colored rice, my 18month old loves it, and it didn't take me long at all.
Our favorites so far are..
COLORED RICE - She now plays with for over 20 minutes while I enjoy my coffee in the morning... 20 minutes in Toddler time is like a year! It took a couple times to teach her to keep it in the bin, but it's nothing our vacuum doesn't fix in a few minutes. She uses kitchen stuff in the bin with it, measuring cups, funnel, spoons, etc. I didn't buy anything, I had it all on hand.
Love the blog, love the book even more.
CLASSIC PLAY DOUGH - she loves sticking noodles, Popsicle sticks or other things into it. I love it doesn't smell super gross like the store bought stuff.
FOAM CUT OUTS ON THE WINDOWS - Can't actually remember what it is called int he book. But it requires foam sheets and water, so easy and works like stickers without the mess. We also use them in the bath.
If you aren't sure, check out the blog and try a couple of things first www.funathomewithkids.com
I plan on buying these as christmas gifts for a few people, highly recommend!
If anyone finds Water Colors for a good price let me know, they are four times the price here in canada compared to the US, it's very aggravating.
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To Make Simple Two-Ingredient Slime
You need:
- Two 4-ounce bottles of Elmer’s Washable School Glue
- 1 bottle Sta-Flo Liquid Starch (usually found in the laundry aisle at the grocery store)
- Food coloring or liquid watercolors (optional)
Preparation Time: 10 minutes
Ages: Preschooler, Ages 5 and up
This Simple Two-Ingredient Slime recipe makes a great base for a multitude of fun slime variations. This is the stretchiest and longest lasting of our slime recipes!
This slime is only for children who understand not to taste the slime or touch their mouths while they play. Children should wash their hands after playing with this slime.
1. Pour your glue into a bowl or metal or glass container. The amount of slime you’d like to make will be controlled by the amount of glue you add. The amount of slime pictured in the photos requires two 4-ounce bottles of glue. If you are coloring your slime, add several drops of food coloring or several squirts of liquid watercolors to the glue and stir well.
2. Give your liquid starch container a few shakes as it has a tendency to settle over time. Slowly pour liquid starch into the glue mixture, about 1 tablespoon at a time, and stir thoroughly between each addition. Continue adding liquid starch to your slime until the slime is no longer sticking to the sides of the container. Watch for it to form a big clump in the center of your container.
3. Once your slime has formed a big clump, you can switch to stretching and kneading it by hand to mix it completely. If the slime continues to be sticky, add a bit more liquid starch, approximately 1 teaspoon at a time, and knead it in. On the other hand, if the slime is stringy and not sticky, add a bit more glue, 1 teaspoon at a time, and knead it in.
4. Continue stretching and folding the slime to combine it thoroughly. Within another 5 or so minutes, the slime will become uniform, smooth, and very stretchy. It’s now ready for play!
5. Store at room temperature in a sealed container, such as Tupperware or a Ziploc bag, when not in play. Simple Two-Ingredient Slime will keep for several weeks.
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